Project Manager (Solar)

Description

• Field productivity tracking estimate vs. actual, and course correction to protect labor budget and project profit
• Provide conceptual information to groups to illustrate ideas and concepts
• Manage all financial aspect of projects
• Preparation of project baseline schedules and schedule updates through the life of the project; using actual versus baseline to substantiate delays and impacts as appropriate
• Facilitate and lead productive/effective meetings
• Estimating takeoff capabilities
• Project financial budget vs. actuals tracking, management, and mitigation
• Be involved in innovative and exciting projects throughout the local area and the state.
• Listening to client and subcontractor concerns, identify issues and react accordingly
• Identification of project impacts and delays, timely notifications per the contract documents, and detailed documentation preparation to prepare and submit claims
• Independent and autonomous management of solar construction projects of various sizes and complexities from pre-construction to project closeout using company processes and procedures resulting in meeting or exceeding planned profits

Requirements

• This position with Zenith Tech Inc., has a home office location of Waukesha, WI, but projects will vary throughout the Midwest, so a willingness to travel to any job site is required as needed.
• Bachelors degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or applicable equivalent training/experience preferred, Geotechnical experience is a plus.
• 5+ years' experience in the Solar Industry.
• Microsoft Office Suite proficient, Excel expert
• Valid Driver's License and satisfactory driving record
• Effective problem-solving with the ability to make time sensitive decisions in complex situations
• Effective and professional communication, oral and written
• Self-motivated, highly organized, detail-oriented
• Understanding Project Management process and tools including: project scheduling, financial reporting and budget management, project communications plan, contracts, BIM tools, and other project related processes
• Problem solving, understand the root cause of problems, develop solutions, and follow through implementation
• Project safety ownership including weekly audits and incident investigation and reporting; positive contributor to company safety culture
• Comprehend complex concepts of a project and manage for success
• Robust knowledge of installation of all electrical systems, specifically PV / DC systems

Benefits

• Job security in our role as an essential company providing infrastructure services.
• Excellent wages and benefits packages.
• Growth opportunities working alongside and learning from experienced industry professionals.
• Multi-year Milwaukee Business Journal Best Place to Work honoree and a Best Place to Work by Employ Humanity.
• Overnight travel 3-4 days per week throughout the Midwest
• Family-oriented, supportive culture.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance